authorized person (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈɔːθəraɪzd ˈpɜːrsən

Definition

An individual who has been granted official permission or legal power to perform a specific action, access a restricted area, or manage certain information.

Examples

• Please present your identification badge so the guard can verify you are an authorized person.

• The document contains confidential data that may only be viewed by an authorized person.

• Only an authorized person is permitted to sign off on these financial transactions.

Synonyms of authorized person

Words with a similar meaning to authorized person:

• official
• representative
• delegate
• designee

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